New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Stephen Richard Foreht

New York Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2072601
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stephen Richard Foreht has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

40 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York Law
33.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2072601
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stephen Richard Foreht has carried New York bar registration 2072601 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Foreht Associates, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW (518 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 40 years, Stephen Richard Foreht has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Stephen Richard Foreht's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

40 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Stephen compares to fellow New York Law alumni

Among the 201 New York Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen Richard Foreht is longer-tenured than 66% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

40 years vs. New York Law alumni

Years since admission - 201 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 34% higher than 66% of 201 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

New York Law's active-bar rate

Of New York Law's 518 alumni in the New York register, 33.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

New York Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%33.1%
New York Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 66.2% 57.6% ▼ -13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2072601
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Foreht Associates, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10017
Phone
(212) 935-8880

Education

NEW YORK LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Richard Foreht's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

Stephen Richard Foreht's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stephen Foreht licensed?

Stephen Foreht is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Richard Foreht admitted to the bar?

Stephen Richard Foreht's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Stephen Richard Foreht go to law school?

Stephen Richard Foreht attended NEW YORK LAW.

What company does Stephen Richard Foreht work for?

Stephen Richard Foreht is associated with Foreht Associates, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Stephen Richard Foreht in good standing?

Yes, Stephen Richard Foreht holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.